The link between first name and intelligence quotient: what a Stanford University study reveals.
For decades, intelligence quotient, or IQ, has been a subject of fascination and debate. This figure, which claims to measure human intelligence, raises deep questions. But what does IQ really mean, and can it be linked to the first name we have?
At the beginning of the 20th century, psychologist Alfred Binet created the IQ test with the aim of measuring the intelligence of students with academic difficulties. He strove to assess intelligence based on reasoning, understanding and memory. Afterwards, other IQ tests have emerged, each with its own evaluation methods.
Today, There are many websites offering to calculate your IQ online. However, these online tests are not always reliable, and only licensed psychologists can truly assess IQ. Additionally, it is important to note that although IQ is a commonly used measurement tool, it is disputed by some psychology experts.
Recently, a study carried out among 70,000 people raised an intriguing question: is there a link between first names and IQ? The researchers administered IQ tests to these individuals and then examined the correlation with their first names. The results revealed surprising links between certain first names and lower-than-average IQ.
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First names associated with lower IQ
According to this study, here are the ten first names that are linked to an IQ below averagewith their respective average IQ:
1. Jonathan: Average IQ of 80
2. Aline: average IQ of 82
3. Sarah: Average IQ of 82
4. Hervé: average IQ of 83
5. Manual: Average IQ of 84
6. Louise: Average IQ of 85
7. Emma: Average IQ of 86
8. Olivier: average IQ of 86.5
9. Caroline: Average IQ of 86.5
10. Timothy: average IQ of 87
11. Julien: average IQ of 87
First names associated with a high IQ
In contrast, a study conducted by the University of Montana ranked the first names with the highest IQ. Here are the top 10:
1. Camille: average IQ of 182
2. Pauline: average IQ of 172
3. Thomas: Average IQ of 171
4. Aurélie: average IQ of 165
5. Guillaume: average IQ of 163
6. Julie: Average IQ of 157
7. Julien: average IQ of 156
8. Maxime: average IQ of 153
9. Florian: Average IQ of 148
10. Sarah: Average IQ of 142
However, it is essential to take these results with caution. Many first names are found both in the top 10 of first names associated with a high IQ and in that of first names linked to a low IQ. For example, the first names Sarah and Julien appear in both lists. This duality is partly explained by the fact that the two studies were carried out by different scientific teams.
Ultimately, it is important to understand that an individual’s choice of first name does not determine their intelligence or destiny. Many other variables influence a person’s intellectual development, including their family environment, education, and life experiences. IQ, although often used as an indicator, cannot reduce the complexity of human intelligence to a simple number.
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